HOURLY: $17.82

JOB OBJECTIVES:
The individual is responsible for assisting the criminal investigation division in filing, copying, and handling criminal case files. The individual has daily contact with the general public and performs a variety of clerical functions for the Criminal Investigation Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for initial contact with victims after charges have been filed with the District Attorney’s Office.
2. Serve as a liaison between victims and prosecutors.
3. Assist victims with case status; such as Crime Victim’s Compensation, Victim Impact Statements, and Crime Loss Forms.
4. Explains and answers questions about the criminal justice system.
5. Accompany victims to court and to meetings with prosecutors.
6. Answer’s telephone and routine questions regarding criminal cases and office reports.
7. Assists in preparing Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) on a monthly for processing basis to Austin.
8. Conducts case wrap-ups and organizes complete case files for the District Attorney’s Office.
9. Type’s complaints, warrants, commitments, statements, search warrants, etc., daily.
10. Assists to control, storage and record keeping of all evidence.  Update files.
11. Photograph injuries of female victims and witness voluntary confessions.
12. Provides investigators with incoming faxes from various agencies and provides them with proper documentation.
13. Performs other appropriate duties as required by division supervisors, investigators and the chief of police.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:
Typewriter, Computer, Copier, Printer, Fax Machine, Telephone, Cell Phone, Police Unit Radio, VHS/DVD, and Audio Recorder.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work indoors in an office setting. Duties involve working with lightweight material and/or using force equal to lifting 20 pounds. The individual works on rotating shifts and schedules (Monday-Saturday) and may be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Require a high school diploma or GED. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Prefer experience in the criminal justice field and fluent in Spanish. Require a valid Texas driver’s license.

The job description/specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties, tasks, and responsibilities associated with a specified position. Therefore, descriptions/specifications may not include all duties performed by the individual. In addition, descriptions/specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/class.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.